Perception MTO

from $104.00

Made-To-Order Lead Times - shipping in late December (see details here). Read-Made sandals shipping in 5 business days. Shop Ready-Mades

The Perception is our thinnest model and therefore offers the most amount of ground feel. Formerly known as the 7mm Pursuit, it uses the same 5mm Vibram Newflex outsole as our standard Pursuit but excludes the 3mm midsole.

After selecting your size and foot shape, you’ll build your sandals, choosing your outsole, footbed, and strap colors for a custom design!

Feet are all so different! We have three ways to order:

  1. Easiest Way: Order your size in the standard shape for the least fuss.

  2. Better Fit Way: If you want to pick from our 5 foot shape options, read about the differences and print our sizing templates to select the best one for your foot.

  3. Fully Custom Way: Want to make some edits for your unique foot shape? We’ve got you covered with hand drawn shapes. Select the custom shape when ordering and read more here about the process.

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Made-To-Order Lead Times - shipping in late December (see details here). Read-Made sandals shipping in 5 business days. Shop Ready-Mades

The Perception is our thinnest model and therefore offers the most amount of ground feel. Formerly known as the 7mm Pursuit, it uses the same 5mm Vibram Newflex outsole as our standard Pursuit but excludes the 3mm midsole.

After selecting your size and foot shape, you’ll build your sandals, choosing your outsole, footbed, and strap colors for a custom design!

Feet are all so different! We have three ways to order:

  1. Easiest Way: Order your size in the standard shape for the least fuss.

  2. Better Fit Way: If you want to pick from our 5 foot shape options, read about the differences and print our sizing templates to select the best one for your foot.

  3. Fully Custom Way: Want to make some edits for your unique foot shape? We’ve got you covered with hand drawn shapes. Select the custom shape when ordering and read more here about the process.

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Stack Height: 7mm
Weight: US Men size 9 (pair) 11-12oz (approx)
US Women size 7 (pair) 9-10oz (approx)

The Perception uses the same Newflex Vibram outsole as our Pursuit, but eliminates the midsole, making it thin and incredibly flexible. If you are looking for a trail sandal with an amazing ground feel, look no further! All of our footbed options are anti-slip, so regardless of the weather or trail conditions, your feet won’t be slipping around.

Need a smaller or larger size than you see listed? Contact us for availability.

Not sure which sandal to pick? Check out this Sandal Comparison Chart for details on weight, stack height, sole material, and recommended use for each of our models.


When will I get my sandals?

We are a small company, just Adam and Elizabeth working together to build you a quality pair of barefoot sandals that you’ll love. All sandals are made by hand. This fall (2026) Adam is going to be thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail and some of our lead times will change. All Ready-Made sandals will still ship quickly in 3 business days, while the Made-to-Order sandals will need to wait until Adam is back to build - they should ship in late December. Feel free to reach out with questions, and we are happy to help you find the right pair. deliberatelifedesigns@gmail.com